Motorcycle passenger receives minor injuries in wreck

According to the Zanesville Police Department, about 4:41 p.m. Sunday near North Linden Storage at 2561 Linden Ave., a motorcycle driver lost control due to vehicle fluid on the road.

The female passenger was ejected from the motorcycle and only suffered minor injuries, the ZPD said. She was taken by Community Ambulance to Genesis Good Samaritant Hospital for treatment. The ZPD reported she was not wearing a helmet.

The Zanesville Fire Department also assisted. The section of the road directly in front of the storage facility was closed for a short time while authorities were on scene.

The name of the injured rider and further details on the incident were not available Sunday.